CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Jim McDermott (D) | 193,470 | 73% |
| Joe Szwaja (GREEN) | 52,142 | 20% |
| Joel Grus (LIBERT) | 20,197 | 8% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Jim McDermott | 94,450 | 78% |
| | Green |
| Joe Szwaja | 16,214 | 13% |
| | Libertarian |
| Joel Grus | 10,546 | 9% |
Note: Washington has a "jungle" primary, in which candidates of all parties appear on the same ballot; the candidate in each party with the most votes advances to the general election.
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
WASHINGTON 7
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Seattle and suburbs
Framed by mountains, lakes and Puget Sound, the 7th provides a serene
atmosphere for Seattle. Although more rain falls in Seattle than almost any
other part of the nation, the region is considered one of the most desirable
places to live. The 7th's diversity and liberal political leanings help
inspire a cultural scene recognized for creating 1990s social trends like
grunge music.
The Seattle region has become a home to high-tech startups and industry
leaders. Software behemoth Microsoft, in nearby Redmond (1st District), is
only one of more than 2,000 computer development firms in the area. Aviation
also provides thousands of jobs, as does the area's biotechnology industry.
Although the city's population growth has not kept pace with the state as a
whole, its suburbs, especially in the north, form one of the fastest growing
regions in the country. The Port of Seattle is also one of the major
gateways to Asian markets and makes the 7th one of the most trade-dependent
economies in the nation. Although the Asian economic crisis has affected
some large, multinational corporations, the technology boom has kept the
economy of the 7th prosperous.
The 7th is one of the nation's most liberal bastions. Democrats often
face no opposition in elections. The community cares mostly about health
care, education and, most recently, traffic; the population growth in
suburbs outside the 7th has created long delays on the area's roadways.
Major Industry
Aviation, computer software, health care
Population
541,202 (1990)
Cities
Seattle (pt.), 484,501; Riverton-Boulevard Park (unincorporated) (pt.),
14,830 (1990)
People
99% urban; 15% age 65+ (ranks first of nine in state; top third nationally);
38% married couples, 14% married couples with children; 37% college educated
(ranks first of nine in state; top third nationally); 69% white collar
(ranks first of nine in state; top third nationally), 17% blue collar (ranks
ninth of nine in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
76% white, 10% black, 12% Asian; 3% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$29,707 (ranks fifth of nine in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
In 1971, the first Starbucks Coffee opened at Pike's Place Market; Jimi
Hendrix attended Franklin High School.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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